Point Pinos is a "clubhouse" restaurant for the golf course. The atmosphere is great. Nicely decorated, clean, colorful, industrial carpet, lots of large windows and a cozy bar area.
Four + a 2 year old in our party. The high chair was instant and the kids chicken & fries came out in seconds occupying the granddaughter while we looked through the ample menu.
One order was the chicken salad sandwich on fresh sourdough bread. NOTE: The bread on the sandwiches is "homemade" so expect tasty! The sandwich was great with plenty of chicken. Side of fruit versus fries or salad.
The double cheeseburger was juicy, not smashed dry, did I say juicy! Smallish burgers with two patties. The bun was soft and delicious! This burger has good meat to bun ratio where you can taste the beef and not a mouthful of bread . Ian, manager, stopped by the table to let us know the burger was changing and he was enthusiastic about the improvements.
The Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato sandwich was on homemade, delicious grain bread. The sandwich was a thumbs up! I wasn't hungry so I just had coffee which was also very good, strong but not bitter. Our server was fast and on top of filling water and soda! Even though it was relatively crowded we never had to seek out our server. Everyone said they would definitely return.

Published 3 months ago

This place was amazing and definitely a must. A friend and I came for brunch, and we were not disappointed. There was no wait. However, the restaurant was full. Our server quickly greeted us and offered us mimosas. It was very tempting with the view of the ocean and the sounds of the putting grounds behind me. I chose their drip coffee instead. My meal for the day was the salmon Benedict. The food came out in reasonable time and I love that it was cooked to perfection. My friend ordered the crab cakes and they did not disappoint. They were crispy on the outside and full of crab on the inside. She also ordered it with an extra side of bacon and fruit. The ambience of the ocean and the Sun and the saltiness in the air cannot be appreciated in words but must be enjoyed in person. Don't miss an opportunity to try this restaurant.

Published 5 months ago

The food and experience at The Grill was so great! I highly recommend trying it out for brunch or lunch! The papa poblanos was amazing and we LOVED all the cocktails!
Our server was Urbano, he was the nicest and took excellent care of us! 🫶🏻

We want to go back and try the chicken and waffles next! 😍

Published a year ago

I can't think of a better way to start the day than to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at The Grill at Point Pinos. We didn't go just once; we had to go twice!
During our recent getaway to the area, my wife and I decided to try The Grill at Point Pinos. Yes, we were staying right around the corner, but we had always wanted to try The Grill. It did NOT disappoint. For our first morning, I enjoyed the Bacon Cheddar Biscuits and Slightly Spicy Sausage Gravy. My wife enjoyed the Papas Poblanos. We also ordered coffees and a carafe of traditional mimosas. First, let me say that the portions are large. A great value for the price. Just beware that if you're not super hungry, ask your server for suggestions for a lighter meal. Speaking of servers, we had the absolute BEST. Ana is such a wonderful person. Attentive but not intrusive. And we had the joy of her service both mornings! A wonderful smile and super pleasant demeanor, she is just great! We were even greeted by the GM (my apologies for not remembering her name) on our second visit and she remembered us!
During our first trip, we opted to eat outside as it was a beautiful morning (the fog had burned off). Just keep in mind that the birds like to sit in the overhead trees. :-). But we opted to eat inside on our second visit due to the foggy morning. My wife and I both wanted something "lighter" for breakfast, so I chose the Thick Cut Ham and Eggs (came with 2 slices of sourdough and country potatoes) and my wife ordered the Spiced Apples and Toasted Pecans Waffle. Again, large portions! Definitely a great value.
Both meals were great. We enjoyed the views and interactions with everyone at The Grill.
Looking forward to visiting again in the near future! Highly recommended.

Published 2 years ago

Short review:
Nice staff, they have VERVE coffee! Chicken & waffles are fire.

Longer review:
I had one of the best breakfasts ever years ago in Monterey. It was a place that served verve coffee & had these bomb chicken & waffles with country gravy. I always wanted to go back to that place but found out they closed. However I did some digging & found out that that former owner owned THIS restaurant & they also serve Verve coffee (which is the best coffee) & made the same chicken & waffles. We decided to go here & it did not disappoint, it was once again one of the best breakfasts I have ever had.

I’m not sure how it makes sense to put together fried chicken, sweet syrup, slightly spicy country gravy & a waffle to make a perfect breakfast but it just works & is I believe a marvellous example of God’s good common Grace.

There are many things that will keep me coming back to Monterey, & this place is definitely one of them.

Their crab Benedict was also pretty good, & its right next to a gold course & you have a view of the ocean.

Published a year ago

Good food, helpful attentive servers. Peaceful place to eat breakfast and a lot of keto options. Super cute decor and lots of pictures to look at.

Published 6 months ago

Came here several times now, had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was really good, I wasn’t a fan of the gravy seemed like it was missing something. But the Bloody Mary’s we got were killer, made really exceptionally and the customer service was really friendly and top notch. I love the atmosphere and elegance of the place. Definitely come here

Published a year ago

Nice place to have a bite to eat right across the lighthouse. We sat on the sunny patio with a gorgeous view over the golf course to the ocean. Reasonably priced considering the location. The avocado toast was very tasty. The chicken and waffles looked really good too. Mimosas were wonderful.

Published 4 years ago

Published 2 months ago

Point Pinos is a "clubhouse" restaurant for the golf course. The atmosphere is great. Nicely decorated, clean, colorful, industrial carpet, lots of large windows and a cozy bar area.
Four + a 2 year old in our party. The high chair was instant and the kids chicken & fries came out in seconds occupying the granddaughter while we looked through the ample menu.
One order was the chicken salad sandwich on fresh sourdough bread. NOTE: The bread on the sandwiches is "homemade" so expect tasty! The sandwich was great with plenty of chicken. Side of fruit versus fries or salad.
The double cheeseburger was juicy, not smashed dry, did I say juicy! Smallish burgers with two patties. The bun was soft and delicious! This burger has good meat to bun ratio where you can taste the beef and not a mouthful of bread . Ian, manager, stopped by the table to let us know the burger was changing and he was enthusiastic about the improvements.
The Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato sandwich was on homemade, delicious grain bread. The sandwich was a thumbs up! I wasn't hungry so I just had coffee which was also very good, strong but not bitter. Our server was fast and on top of filling water and soda! Even though it was relatively crowded we never had to seek out our server. Everyone said they would definitely return.

Published 3 months ago

This was our second visit to the Grill and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is lovely, our lunch entree's were all delicious, and Vanessa, our very capable and personable server took excellent care of us. We will be back!

Published 3 months ago

Great spot. Vanessa was fantastic!

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

Vanessa was awesome! Very attentive and checked in to make sure all was good- will definitely be back!

Published 3 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Great breakfasts! Keto option was great. Vanessa our server was attentive and nice. Would stop here again.

Published 4 months ago

Enjoyed lunch with an amazing food and even more delicious food. Carabcake Benedict is a must. All topped off with amazing service from Daniel who is a quintessential people person and good vibes 🤙

Published 5 months ago

Quick stop for a bite. Yummy clam chowder and a hamburger.

Published 5 months ago

"Hidden" gem. Excellent menu and food with tremendous service and comfortable setting inside & out. Dog friendly with food for purchase.

Published 5 months ago

We each had the Hole In One breakfast, and one of us had coffee. Breakfast was very good and the coffee was among the best restaurant coffees I've had. Service was just right and very prompt.

Published 5 months ago

Our go to place for Sunday brunch in PG. Food is always top notch - from burgers to Benedict’s, sliders to salad- and when nice out, it’s great to sit on the deck. When not, inside is cozy. Love the staff - attentive and friendly. Urbano is the best - we always try to get him as our server!

Published 5 months ago

Never had a bad meal or service here. Today our server, Vanessa, was a delight. Keep up the good work.

Published 5 months ago

Vanessa was a great hostess/waitress. She was bubbly and friendly. The food was tasty and plenty. The drinks could be better but overall it was a great experience

Published 5 months ago

We did our wedding reception (micro wedding, about 40 guests total) in their private area and everything was perfect!!! Kristen (their event coordinator) and the service staffs did an amazing job!!! From the atmosphere to service and food!!! It was definetly a 10/10!!! All of them are very easy to work with!!! Thank you for making our day special!!!

Published 5 months ago

This place was amazing and definitely a must. A friend and I came for brunch, and we were not disappointed. There was no wait. However, the restaurant was full. Our server quickly greeted us and offered us mimosas. It was very tempting with the view of the ocean and the sounds of the putting grounds behind me. I chose their drip coffee instead. My meal for the day was the salmon Benedict. The food came out in reasonable time and I love that it was cooked to perfection. My friend ordered the crab cakes and they did not disappoint. They were crispy on the outside and full of crab on the inside. She also ordered it with an extra side of bacon and fruit. The ambience of the ocean and the Sun and the saltiness in the air cannot be appreciated in words but must be enjoyed in person. Don't miss an opportunity to try this restaurant.

Published 5 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Delicious chicken & mushroom quesadilla. Quiet relaxed & scenic patio for us and our pooch.

Published 6 months ago

Had great weather to sit on the dog friendly patio. Servers are very congenial. Really loved the mushroom and spinach benedict. Very walkable neighborhood.

Published 6 months ago

We recently hosted a golf tournament here and were pleased with the staff, service and atmosphere! The boxed lunches were ready right on time and delicious! The veggie sandwich was amazing. I had the pleasure of hanging with the staff most of the day while our group golfed, and they were so welcoming and happy to be around!

Published 6 months ago

Good hamburger. Service very nice and considerate. Breakfast fantastic.

Published 6 months ago

Good food, helpful attentive servers. Peaceful place to eat breakfast and a lot of keto options. Super cute decor and lots of pictures to look at.

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Our server Chase was so kind and went out of his way to accommodate what we were looking for despite the menu being restricted to bar bites at the time.

Published 7 months ago

This is where I discovered crab cakes, and they're the best here

Published 7 months ago

We visited on a Sunday, and despite a 15-minute wait for a table for three, we were seated promptly. Our server arrived a few minutes later to ask what we wanted and if we needed water. I ordered regular brewed coffee, and my wife ordered an iced chai. The coffee arrived without cream or sugar, so I had to ask for those separately.

When we were ready to place our order, it took our server a few more minutes to come back. We waited over 30 minutes for our food—chicken fried steak and a BLT. Although we understand that the place was busy, we noticed that the couple who was seated after us had already finished and left by the time our order arrived.

We were about to leave but decided to wait for our server to settle the bill. When our order finally arrived, we immediately requested the check, fearing that paying might also take a long time. A manager came over to address our concerns and mentioned it was a busy day. I brought up the fact that the couple seated after us had already left and noted that waiting for water shouldn't have been an issue, regardless of how busy the restaurant was.

The manager offered us a 20% discount, but in hindsight, we felt that perhaps we should have left earlier.

Published 7 months ago

Came here for breakfast before our tee time. Food is good, portions for the price are just a tad smaller than expected, but otherwise we had a tasty breakfast here.

Published 7 months ago

We were able to dine in the bar area with our dog. Food was good service was exceptional. Definitely recommend.

Published 8 months ago

Dog friendly, casual dining on the patio for breakfast. Reasonable prices. We had the waffles with bacon and Hole In One (egg in the grilled toast). Dogs had scrambled eggs. Server was very friendly and attentive.

Published 8 months ago

Turbo was our server and he was great. The food was excellent and the view was very nice. The host at our hotel recommended this place and he was spot on.

Published 8 months ago

Delicious food, courteous service, and great views/atmosphere.

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Food was Excellent, fruit was fresh, service was great (Mr. Urbano G. was our server) I had the apple juice to drink and it was likely the best apple juice I’ve ever had. (I am an apple juice expert)

Published 8 months ago

Amazing Loaded Buffalo Fries

Published 9 months ago

Great Menu !

Published 9 months ago

The food was delicious and filling. The glass bottle of extra ice water was a nice touch, especially as we were a bit parched at the time. It was a scenic and tranquil experience on the patio. Great service from Vanessa! Thank you! We will definitely visit again, if we ever make it back to Monterey.

Published 9 months ago

Love love this place..... Everything is delish. My favorites are the Papas Poblanos and chilaquiles😋😋

Published 9 months ago

Vanessa T and the receptionist were great!

Published 9 months ago

Great Cubano sandwich and avocado toast

Published 9 months ago

5 Stars for the Food and the vibe of this restaurant. Everyone is nice and welcoming especially our server “Ana G” was so sweet and amazing at her job. Will definitely come back here

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Excellent food and excellent friendly service from Vanessa!

Published 9 months ago

Urbano is the best! We’re regulars and are always happy if he’s our serve - quick, conscientious, and kind. He’s always good with suggestions. We had the chicken & waffles (outstanding) , tri-tip sandwich, and double burger. All were great. We’re fortunate to live close and be able to walk here at such a good spot

Published 9 months ago

Published 10 months ago

I had a nice lunch with Clam chowder. With of course a bloody mary.
Service was a bit slow.

Published 10 months ago

Had a great breakfast while passing through on vacation. Urbano was great bringing a bowl of water for our dog right away without it being requested. Also love the "fur baby" menu selection!

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Our waitress, Vanessa, was great and the food was delicious. We had a pleasant and relaxing lunch with a nice view of the ocean.

Published 10 months ago

As diabetics my husband and I can find it difficult to eat out. We are usually limited to salads with a protein. After a round of golf we stopped into Point Pinos for lunch. I was amazed that they have a Keto/Low Carb menu section with 6 fantastic options!!! We each had their bacon cheeseburger salad and it was fantastic.
We live locally in Pacific Grove and because of their sensitivity towards those of us with dietary restrictions, this is our new go-to restaurant. They made our choices easy.
Kudos Point Pinos! More local restaurants should follow your lead!!!

Published 10 months ago

We had wonderful food and wonderful service, Urbano was very attentive and very friendly. We had a great breakfast and met a nice couple at the next table. Definitely recommend and keep and eye for Urbano he’s great!

Published 10 months ago

I only eat chicken n waffles here. The best. Urbana G, our server was spectacular!

Published a year ago

I was recommended the tri tip sandwich and it didn't disappoint, my wife had the waffle and she loved it. Staff is friendly.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

The food and experience at The Grill was so great! I highly recommend trying it out for brunch or lunch! The papa poblanos was amazing and we LOVED all the cocktails!
Our server was Urbano, he was the nicest and took excellent care of us! 🫶🏻

We want to go back and try the chicken and waffles next! 😍

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Urbano our server was excellent. Extremely nice and gave us good recommendations on what to eat.
We had the papas poblanos & a Bakers Bacon Michelada. It comes with hollandaise sauce & a side of Bakers Bacon.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Brunch was delicious. Great service from Vanessa!

Published a year ago

Short review:
Nice staff, they have VERVE coffee! Chicken & waffles are fire.

Longer review:
I had one of the best breakfasts ever years ago in Monterey. It was a place that served verve coffee & had these bomb chicken & waffles with country gravy. I always wanted to go back to that place but found out they closed. However I did some digging & found out that that former owner owned THIS restaurant & they also serve Verve coffee (which is the best coffee) & made the same chicken & waffles. We decided to go here & it did not disappoint, it was once again one of the best breakfasts I have ever had.

I’m not sure how it makes sense to put together fried chicken, sweet syrup, slightly spicy country gravy & a waffle to make a perfect breakfast but it just works & is I believe a marvellous example of God’s good common Grace.

There are many things that will keep me coming back to Monterey, & this place is definitely one of them.

Their crab Benedict was also pretty good, & its right next to a gold course & you have a view of the ocean.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Went here in early 2020 and found it great. Finally came back just recently and the biggest issue was the food and cost. $17 Ceasar salad was at best a "side" salad. Same thing for the $21 chicken salad sandwich... just not worth it. Location is cool, but just hard to justify the prices for the quality of food.

Published a year ago

Urbano did a great job with service !!!

Published a year ago

Vanessa and Belem our service team were excellent!

Published a year ago

Had a great mid-week brunch! The outside has the perfect atmosphere and a chill vibe. Vanessa was a fantastic server, very friendly and attentive. Great vegan options! Between four people we had the vegan rancheros, vegan breakfast bowl, and vegan chilaquiles. Loved them all! Will be back!

Published a year ago

One of my favorite places! Can't beat the food, service & atmosphere!! Sit in the lounge so Daniel R. can wait on you. He's great!

Published a year ago

I love the food here! Excellent gluten free and vegetarian options, always super fresh and flavorful. Such a hidden gem. The last two times I've been here Vanessa has been my server and she's so friendly and helpful. Thanks Vanessa!

Published a year ago

Great food and great service by Urbano and the whole staff! We loved how friendly they were to our dog.

Published a year ago

Good food. Great service from Urbano on multiple occasions. Accommodating to pets. Spectacular views and location. What more can you ask for?

Published a year ago

Love the restaurant it’s so good!! Turbo is the best.

Published a year ago

Very good biscuits and gravy. Coffee was good as well.

Published a year ago

Amazing food, cocktails and service. Michael makes a helluva of a whiskey sour (according to my son) and the best greyhound I’ve ever had (don’t tell my sister in law; she makes a darn good greyhound). A local experience not to be missed (according to a local).

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Came here several times now, had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was really good, I wasn’t a fan of the gravy seemed like it was missing something. But the Bloody Mary’s we got were killer, made really exceptionally and the customer service was really friendly and top notch. I love the atmosphere and elegance of the place. Definitely come here

Published a year ago

The huevos rancheros are amazing! Good cocktails too.

Published a year ago

The food was really tasty, and the service was great. The view is fabulous. It is a little pricey but it was worth it.

Published a year ago

Urbano provided quick and efficient service. He made sure to check in on us throughout our meal and tended to our table/needs well. Overall nice staff and experience as well- even better welcoming our pup

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Michael is the best. Thank you for the service!

Published a year ago

My husband and I, recommended by a friend, recently visited Monterrey for the first time. Seating ourselves at the bar, we were attended to by the exceptional bartender, Michael, who provided exemplary service in both food and beverages. The quality of service surpassed mere 5-star standards, reaching an impressive 5-diamond level. I indulged in the chilaquiles, featuring an exquisite chile sauce, while my husband enjoyed a delectable egg breakfast with delicious bacon and a bacon biscuit. Our overall experience was truly exceptional, and we highly recommend this establishment.

Published a year ago

Food was mediocre at best. The vegan food had no protein. They could have at least added more beans. The chilachiles were basically just chips and a sauce and 2 eggs. Worst I've ever had. The coffee was amazing though so that gets 5 stars.
None of their heaters had propane and the person they had servicing them was a short petite woman. She was carrying around propane tanks and climbing chairs to light them. The men kept walking past her and not offering to help. She was the nicest person who worked there with great customer service. I didn't appreciate how she was treated. She gets 5 stars.

Published a year ago

Excellent breakfast spot.

Published a year ago

Our server was Urbano G and he gave us excellent service which felt very genuine. We had a question about the $18 coffee and we all had a good laugh over the way the menu makes it seem like the most expensive coffee ever ha! But he let is know that you can purchase the ceramic mug for $18 to take as a souvenir. He was very friendly and has a great sense of humor and even teased us when we asked for a coffee refill. The food was incredible as well, especially the eggs which were rich and cooked exactly as I ordered. My mom and I are from out if town and came to play golf, eating at the grill gave us great memories and we are glad Urbano was our server (:

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

The food was really good but Vanessa? She was the best!

Published a year ago

Lovely breakfast on the deck. The server added the headlamp and I had a nice view! The chicken waffles best I ever had and hubby liked his chicken fried steak too! Yum!😊

Published a year ago

Amazing Brunch!

Published a year ago

Food was amazing, staff was so friendly and the views were beautiful. We got the chicken and waffles and it was the best we’ve had. The fried chicken is award winning and it lives up to it. The eggs Benedict was really good as well. I highly recommend

Published a year ago

Bumped into Reggie Jackson outside after breakfast. He was very nice!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Nice breakfast spot. Excellent service.

Published a year ago

We had a great lunch brunch here at the grill. Our server Anna was very attentive and extremely friendly. Would definitely recommend this local hangout!

Published a year ago

What wonderful experience! Best Clam Chowder, Mocktail and Hot Chocolate. Staff wonderful. Beautiful place. Bartender excellent! Highly recommend!!

Published a year ago

Great brunch with a scenic view. Food was excellent & the service was great!

Published a year ago

Urban took excellent care of us.

Published a year ago

Urbano was awesome, food was great, view perfect. 10/10

Published a year ago

Good vibes and better service! Thanks Urbano!

Published a year ago

very good service, our server vanessa was very very nice and we got our heater turned on by Kyle which was awesome too. :)

Published a year ago

They are connected to the golf course, not a teal restaurant unless you are a member.

Published a year ago

Urbano was so lovely and friendly. Great experience on a sunny day!

Published a year ago

Service was slow, and the breakfast potatoes weren't cooked. I shared a crab cake Benedict. Not that special. The experience, fantastic!

Published a year ago

Vanessa was great! We had our own space and she was friendly and attentive. Drinks and food delicious.

Published a year ago

Great food! Excellent service. Vanessa is the best server ever!

Published a year ago

Great service props to our server Vanessa T. Thank you!

Published a year ago

Great local place to have a casual lunch or brunch at the PG Golf Links near Asilomar. Vanessa was our server and was so friendly and engaging. A+++. We ordered the chicken sandwich and a burger. Both were delicious. Dog friendly patio as well.

Published a year ago

Editing my review after a SECOND defensive response from the owner:
I WAS being "nice" . . . I was being HONEST with you, (the ultimate respect in my mind) without throwing your employees "under the bus". A one-star review is what my experience deserved. "Nice" does not equal dishonest.

Update 9/3/23 - John with all due respect, if you were trying to be nice you would not have given us a a one star review to begin with. Best -Tamie

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I was trying to be nice. (But if you insist)

I had already shared my negative feedback (in person) with (I think) the manager, and the waiter, and I didn't see the point of throwing the waiter or manager further under the bus (as a former waiter and manager myself.)

Nice location, etc.

Food was mediocre for the price. (Tomato Soup = ok, grilled cheese sandwich ($17?) and Chicken sandwich ($18?) a 3 out of 10---rating equals number of bites of the chicken sandwich.)
To his credit, manager tried to make things better by taking the chicken sandwich off the bill and offering two $5 off coupons. A positive response and appreciated, but still doubt we'll return based on the cost/quality, but especially . . . the service.

Waited approximately an hour+ (1:10?) to be served mediocre (EASY prep!) food. Was about to request the check for the two Arnold Palmers and leave when the rattled waiter practically dumped 3-4 condiment bottles right in front of me. (uhh . . . where's my plate going to go?) and then waited another 20 minutes . . . no food . . . was about to request the check AGAIN, when a different waiter noticed us and asked if we'd been taken care of . . . when we explained, 2nd waiter apologized and ran off to the kitchen . . . another 10 minutes, then mediocre food. (original waiter never checked on us for 45+ minutes?)

Original waiter returned to move to take a chair from our table without asking (before realizing we had set our belongings on it.)

In the end, lame excuses ("we were busy", "the kitchen was backed up" . . . (20% of the tables were empty at peak lunch hour. No wait) Which suggests to me (as a former restaurant manager) that the place doesn't train their staff well, is understaffed, or both. (which is on management.)

I hope that is specific enough for the ownership.

I would suggest the owner contact local restaurants Mezzaluna and Peppers Mexicali Cafe for advice on how to manage a restaurant more successfully.

Published a year ago

Had lunch with my family. The food was the best cuisine California has to offer! Setting was gorgeous and our server Vanessa T. was wonderful! Five stars all the way.

Published a year ago

Carlos is super personable and he makes a mean cocktail. It’s worth the drive for lunch or a beverage!

Published a year ago

Carlos made me the best espresso martini I have ever had!!! Thank you Carlos!!!

Published a year ago

Carlos is an AMAZING bartender!!!

Published a year ago

Thanks, Carlos

Published a year ago

Really good food, good portions and great ambiance. Carlos was great, helping us figure out what to order. One of the better brunch experiences I've had in a long time.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

First time at Point Pinos and Vanessa was so lovely when serving us today by giving us great recommendations and attentive service!

Published a year ago

Vanessa was great, and helped us pick great food. 100% great food, would come back again!

Published a year ago

I can't think of a better way to start the day than to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at The Grill at Point Pinos. We didn't go just once; we had to go twice!
During our recent getaway to the area, my wife and I decided to try The Grill at Point Pinos. Yes, we were staying right around the corner, but we had always wanted to try The Grill. It did NOT disappoint. For our first morning, I enjoyed the Bacon Cheddar Biscuits and Slightly Spicy Sausage Gravy. My wife enjoyed the Papas Poblanos. We also ordered coffees and a carafe of traditional mimosas. First, let me say that the portions are large. A great value for the price. Just beware that if you're not super hungry, ask your server for suggestions for a lighter meal. Speaking of servers, we had the absolute BEST. Ana is such a wonderful person. Attentive but not intrusive. And we had the joy of her service both mornings! A wonderful smile and super pleasant demeanor, she is just great! We were even greeted by the GM (my apologies for not remembering her name) on our second visit and she remembered us!
During our first trip, we opted to eat outside as it was a beautiful morning (the fog had burned off). Just keep in mind that the birds like to sit in the overhead trees. :-). But we opted to eat inside on our second visit due to the foggy morning. My wife and I both wanted something "lighter" for breakfast, so I chose the Thick Cut Ham and Eggs (came with 2 slices of sourdough and country potatoes) and my wife ordered the Spiced Apples and Toasted Pecans Waffle. Again, large portions! Definitely a great value.
Both meals were great. We enjoyed the views and interactions with everyone at The Grill.
Looking forward to visiting again in the near future! Highly recommended.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I went to the grill with two friends on Friday 9/15/23. Our host was friendly and helpful as we perused the menu. Food items ordered were the vegan breakfast bowl with two eggs over medium , the chicken fried steak and eggs and the biscuits and gravy. As I ate the breakfast bowl I realized there were no beans and the fried hash browns were extremely crunchy. My friends chicken fried steak was so tough she had to request a steak knife instead of the butter knife that was provided. In fact the perimeter was so burnt she only ate from the middle. She wasn’t asked how she would like the eggs but the sour dough bread was too firm to enjoy it with the egg yolk and last ,the biscuit was super dry on the third order so she ate only the gravy with the potatoes from the chicken fried steak plate. And by the way ,the two eggs cost $8!

Published 2 years ago

Great spot near the tidepools in Pacific Grove. Great food, wait can be long when busy.

Published 2 years ago

Urbano G was a G. Biscuits and gravy were really good. Would recommend.

Published 2 years ago

We had a great experience for afternoon drinks! Our server Alexandra was really friendly and helpful! Hope to be back soon🙂

Published 2 years ago

Ana G was my server and she was really good at her job! 10/10 would come again.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

We were ignored by the servers at The Grill for more than 20 minutes to start ordering while the tables next to us were served. We decided to leave and ate at Fishwife down the road. Had great food and exceptional service at Fishwife. I don't recommend visiting The Grill.

Edit: we checked in with the front desk and she took us to the table. Further, when we left, we told the frost desk what happened. The reply by the owner assuming that we did something wrong goes to show that this is noy something that will get fixed.

Published 2 years ago

Carlos makes a great drink and is very charming.

Published 2 years ago

Friendly service. No vegetarian options and you can't adjust to menu to remove meat. Nice ocean views. Don't order a double on your cocktail when offered

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Four of us have a standing breakfast date at Pt. Pinos Grill on Sundays. We are always greeted like family when we arrive. Besides the great food and wonderful atmosphere, sweet ANA, takes extra special care of us each time. She knows what each of us likes and even some of our idiosyncrasies. If there is ever anything wrong, she takes care of it immediately while maintaining a cheerful smile and positive attitude. As locals, it means a lot that we have a place to go that feels like home. Thank you to Tamie, Ian and the rest of the staff for creating such a wonderful place to gather in our community!

Because I can't write a separate review....I'll go ahead and add to this one. Even our dogs LOVE Pt. Pinos Grill. They stop by even when the window is not open hoping to get some LOVE and treats from Pennie. So not only do you have the friendliest people working for you on the inside, but you also spread the joy outside!

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Carlos is the best! We enjoyed a great breakfast. Carlos set aside cookies for us to take home. Thanks Carlos.

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Carlos was the best! The food and cookies are amazing!

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Carlos was the best sever. He was so friendly and gave us recommendations for what to order and he did not guide us wrong. Thanks Carlos!

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Amazing Salads and creative menu. Low carb salad was the best. We are always pleased when we come here. What a gem.

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Excellent waffle with Nutella. Huevos Rancheros good, not really spicy, but good proportions of sauce, beans and eggs cooked perfect. Espresso martini and fresh guava juice also very good. Service with a smile. Very welcoming.

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I'll start with the positives. Bloody Mary's are absolutely amazing here. We had two that were loaded with everything you could want including some thick bacon.

Unfortunately our food was less than stellar. The quiche lorraine we ordered was old, burned, and stale and the Caesar salad was completely drenched dressing....like a full cup poured in the middle.

Service was solid and they did comp a couple of Diet Cokes given the food quality issues.

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Breakfast of champions. Bloody Mary and Chicken and Waffles. Anna was the best server! So good.

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Stopped by for a cocktail and Carlos the bartender was astounding! The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. Carlos provided excellent service immediately making you feel as though you were regular! Also, excellent salesmanship by talking about their brunch menu and the (out of this world) Bloody Mary's! So hyped up we HAD to come back the next day! DEFINITELY MET ALL EXPECTATIONS! Thank you Carlos for a wonderful memory!

Published 2 years ago

Thank you to our server Urhano!!! Diet cokes were consistently refilled and the TriTip steak sandwich was AMAZING!!! Filled with meat and so many fries, very much worth $26 - especially compared to other food pricing nearby. Love this place and the service was awesome.

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The Grill at Point Pinos is phenomenal. The staff are all so pleasant and welcoming. The food is hands down amazing, they have won BEST everything. Located at the edge of Pacific Grove on a golf course, the atmosphere is warm and cozy. 5 stars!

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Nice menu that offered a great variety of food options. Can accommodate gluten allergies with bread available for sandwiches and avocado toast. The team was very kind and able to answer questions. Nice place for lunch.

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Possibly one of the best breakfast/brunch places on the Monterey Peninsula. Quality ingredients and preparation. Anna and her trainee Avery did a great job providing great service. Well worth the price. Bring a rain slicker on foggy days if you want to sit outside, it’s a few hundred feet from the ocean and gets fairly moist until the fog burns off.

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Nice location and friendly staff. However, everything took too long, and I felt like I could have made better food at home.

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Had a mixed experience here, the main draw for our party is the availability of gluten free options which they absolutely nailed.
However when ordering a bowl of soup I was asked if I wanted a cup or bowl (only one option/price on the menu), I also asked if I could order a side salad (not on the menu) and it sure seemed like I got an affirmative answer.
I ended up being served two entrees because they don't have a side salad...
On that note, the Caesar salad was phenomenal, I super loved the whole roasted garlic cloves and would gladly order it again.
The clam chowder was not to my liking, I don't know if there was lobster in or what but the flavor was off and I barely touched it.
Management was nice and comped half the salad due to the confusion, however they also added a 6+ person gratuity charge for our party of 5 people. That's a great way to make sure you don't get tipped more than your gratuity 🤷‍♂️

EDIT: I appreciate the validation and initiative from management to improve customer experience and quality! I am thrilled that you have updated the menu/pos and look forward to another meal including a delicious Caesar salad the next time I am in Point Pinos!

Published 2 years ago

Slow service today. Hot Mocha was room temperature. Friendly staff, but long wait for part of the meal.

Published 2 years ago

Great quiet spot for brunch/lunch with a beautiful view. We had the Biscuits & Gravy and Quiche, both were tremendous portions and tasted delicious.

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The huevos ranchero were as good as advertised and the benefit as well. Our server Ana and her bubbly personality made it all the better!

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Amazing in every way !!!

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Best breakfast place in the area, amazing view and friendly staff

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Just had a great time at the Grill…Alexandra S was our server. What a cute personality, and a wealth of knowledge about local eateries and places to get a beer. Thank you very much for taking such great care of our crew. We’ll be back!

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My family and I just enjoyed a light dinner here, and had an amazing time. The food was amazing, great experience, and a phenomenal server, Alex S. She had great menu recommendations and made sure our kids had everything they needed! Thanks so much Alex!

Published 2 years ago

Great place to grab a bite. The strawberry, nutella and banana waffle was delicious.

The location is pretty as well, right next to a beautiful golf course. Our server Anna was polite and helpful.

Published 2 years ago

First time back in 10 years. New ownership that continues fantastic food and service. Our server Anna was wonderful. Looking forward to returning again , hopefully soon.

Published 2 years ago

Really nice outdoor seating area. I recommend the smoked salmon & tomato eggs Benedict for brunch. Thank you Urbano for the excellent service!

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In 2021 went for take out. Decided to get the fried chicken sandwich. Got it back to the car and was excited. After biting into sandwich not excited anymore. Could not take a second bite...just yuck. The chicken seemed like different parts of chicken done in old grease and rubbery.

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A bit pricey but good customer service and delicious tri tip sandwich

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YUM! Delicious food in beautiful setting, and our server was awesome! We sat on the deck to enjoy the view and I enjoyed the most amazing strawberry waffles I’ve ever had. I love that they also have low carb menu options. My husband had the crab cake Benedict which was also soooo good, we were both in heaven. Everything was fresh and tasty, we’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the Monterey/PG area. Highly recommend!

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A pleasant surprise. Great presentation, fresh ingredients and caring service. This is not your normal public golf course food. This is a nice restaurant next to a golf course. They take the time to make it a nice experience

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Amazed, delicious and very welcoming. Thank u guys

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Food was great and staff was friendly. The noticed some of the stand alone drink menu at our table was dirty. Also found some ants on my table and on the floor around windows.

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This place was so good for breakfast we went back to back Saturday and Sunday! Smoked Salmon and Tomato Benedict first, Avocado toast second, it was all amazing. If you like lattes get the fog breaker, really yummy!

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We had the breakfast special Mango waffles with eggs and bacon. It was very delicious and filling. The coffee was great.

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Great service and location!

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Wait staff and atmosphere were great, but the wait for the order to come out was very long and the food itself was overpriced and underwhelming. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. A bit bland overall.

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Food was absolutely Divine. Portions were a bit big for Brunch, imo. Bloody Mary was amazing! Except, they served me vegetables that were bruised or turning in my Bloody Mary.

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Great breakfast and service 👌 We'll be back!

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Delicious food and good atmosphere, but I waited a long time to get my food. I watched multiple other tables receive their food when they showed up after me.

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A little pricey, but the chowder was delicious! The chicken tenders were very good!

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We ordered the biscuits and gravy and chili verdi breakfast plate. Both were excellent. The biscuits have cheese and bacon inside whole other level to a biscuit. Delicious !!! Service was excellent. Beautiful view of the golf course and ocean from our table.

Published 2 years ago

Incredible restaurant experience. First, the food was fantastic. We all ate breakfast and the poblano papas were my favorite. The service was incredible as well. We ate outside to accommodate our dogs and to our delight, there was a menu just for them! At the end of the meal, it somehow got out that we were celebrating a birthday and they brought us a birthday scone which also hit the spot. Great food and great service. Highly recommended.

Published 2 years ago

Seriously the worst service and worst food - fantastic views yet I’ve tried to give this place three chances . Two days ago my son and I ordered grilled cheese with tomato soup…. Took 45 minutes to arrive after I pestered the waiter multiple times. Restaurant was less than half full. Really enjoyed the drunk guys yelling and swearing at top volume while we waited…. And waited . Skip this dump and get great food at Michael’s or anywhere else

Published 2 years ago

The staf was very nice, the restaurant was clean and pretty. The food however was overcooked and bland. The Mexican breakfast was decent though. Definitely NOT worth the price.

Published 2 years ago

Best food in Monterey.

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Decent place for a sandwich, french fries and beverage, whether you've finished a golf game or just a pit stop on a walk around Asilomar. Nice outside patio too.

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Everything about visiting this restaurant is great- THE FOOD, drinks, coffees, ocean views, and service. Our waitress recommended the chilaquiles, so I ordered them. Next to my momma’s chilaquiles, these are the best. I highly recommend and strongly suggest a visit here!

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Lovely bar and restaurant after golf. Very good service and good vegan options.

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Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Cold brew coffee with vanilla and cream was a great way to start the morning.

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We stopped for lunch after a long walk. It had been a cold week in PG, & this day was no different. But with plenty of tables out on their deck and numerous heaters placed near tables, we opted for outside rather than inside with the TV blaring. I thought it really odd and below par when we asked if the heater could be turned on to be told that they were out of propane!
But the Cubana was delicious & the waiter was a genuine, hospitable server!

Published 2 years ago

Need to update their hours. They are not open at 7am.

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The clam chowder here was amazing 🤩 Also there is limited 5G/ 4G LTE service around this area but the server at the restaurant was really nice and shared their WiFi password with me. 5 star service.

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